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Stephen Strunk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bon Air, VA 23235
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be seeing clients via video sessions as well as in-person sessions with COVID-19 precautions in place. These tele-therapy sessions are HIPPA compliant and totally secure. Dealing with anxiety and depression is difficult but you can have a happier life with better coping skills to handle life problems. I work with adults, children, parents, and I also specialize in couples work. If you/your partner are struggling, therapy may help you to learn how to resovle issues in a productive way. I am also a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be seeing clients via video sessions as well as in-person sessions with COVID-19 precautions in place. These tele-therapy sessions are HIPPA compliant and totally secure. Dealing with anxiety and depression is difficult but you can have a happier life with better coping skills to handle life problems. I work with adults, children, parents, and I also specialize in couples work. If you/your partner are struggling, therapy may help you to learn how to resovle issues in a productive way. I am also a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
(804) 409-8997 View (804) 409-8997
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John Feeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bon Air, VA 23235
Welcome! I enjoy working with people to address the pain/stuck points in their life and to build a positive future. Bringing compassion and understanding into sessions, I work hard to provide a safe environment for you. I am currently working with adults taking on anxiety, depression, personality disorders, substance use issues, and trauma. I use several different therapeutic approaches to address client concerns. Please call or email with any questions, and I look forward to connecting with you.
Welcome! I enjoy working with people to address the pain/stuck points in their life and to build a positive future. Bringing compassion and understanding into sessions, I work hard to provide a safe environment for you. I am currently working with adults taking on anxiety, depression, personality disorders, substance use issues, and trauma. I use several different therapeutic approaches to address client concerns. Please call or email with any questions, and I look forward to connecting with you.
(804) 320-1980 x2 View (804) 320-1980 x2
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Alan Von Kleiss
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bon Air, VA 23235
No matter how strong we are in meeting the challenges of life sometimes what happens to us heaps upon us a mountain of stress and we can do little but feel the pain of all that weight. Our goal is to help those we serve be effective in resolving personal pain through the empowerment of their natural strengths. Step by measured step, we work to build durability, and self-respect through skill building to overcome the pains that make life less enjoyable. We want to help you to move that mountain of pain one stone a time- by skillful means.
No matter how strong we are in meeting the challenges of life sometimes what happens to us heaps upon us a mountain of stress and we can do little but feel the pain of all that weight. Our goal is to help those we serve be effective in resolving personal pain through the empowerment of their natural strengths. Step by measured step, we work to build durability, and self-respect through skill building to overcome the pains that make life less enjoyable. We want to help you to move that mountain of pain one stone a time- by skillful means.
(804) 292-2302 View (804) 292-2302
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Victor Bucklew
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bon Air, VA 23235
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, sensitivity, or past or present traumas? Does your life feel like it's been taken over by grief, addiction, or anxiety? If you feel a readiness to take the next step in your healing journey, you won't be alone. I'm here to support you. Through learning to deeply listen to yourself with love, presence, compassion, and courage, you can begin to connect with your innate healing capacity, and wholeness of being. Gradually learning to live from this place in yourself invites a soft joy, relief from suffering, transformative healing, and insight into how to live your best life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, sensitivity, or past or present traumas? Does your life feel like it's been taken over by grief, addiction, or anxiety? If you feel a readiness to take the next step in your healing journey, you won't be alone. I'm here to support you. Through learning to deeply listen to yourself with love, presence, compassion, and courage, you can begin to connect with your innate healing capacity, and wholeness of being. Gradually learning to live from this place in yourself invites a soft joy, relief from suffering, transformative healing, and insight into how to live your best life.
(804) 825-2188 View (804) 825-2188
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Brian Mcclinton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bon Air, VA 23235
It's no secret that life is a journey full of many turns. I hope to help you and your family find meaning, health, and happiness at whatever stage of the journey you may be in. My clinical focus is on the three main areas that represent the greatest probability of difficulties during one's life cycle. As a trauma informed, systemically trained therapist I am willing to walk life's paths with you. For more information on rates, insurance participation, and to schedule an appointment please visit my website at www.vacounselingassociates.com or call (804) 350-7952.
It's no secret that life is a journey full of many turns. I hope to help you and your family find meaning, health, and happiness at whatever stage of the journey you may be in. My clinical focus is on the three main areas that represent the greatest probability of difficulties during one's life cycle. As a trauma informed, systemically trained therapist I am willing to walk life's paths with you. For more information on rates, insurance participation, and to schedule an appointment please visit my website at www.vacounselingassociates.com or call (804) 350-7952.
(804) 569-5349 View (804) 569-5349

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Michael Tinsley
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Kevin Bruce Hanger
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I have worked as a social worker in the mental health field for over 30 years. My treatment philosophy focuses on enhancing one's strengths and skills using a combination of behavioral and psychodynamic techniques. I have extensive experience working with both female and male trauma survivors and have been successful in helping them work through and recover from these experiences.
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Bernard Mungin
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Pablo Rodriguez
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(571) 577-8073 View (571) 577-8073
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Hello, I'm Ronnie, a dedicated mental health therapist with over 8 years of valuable experience in the field. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Counselor Education, both earned from Virginia State University. I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment for my clients. I strongly believe in the importance of tailoring therapy to each individuals unique circumstances and needs. With an open mind and a compassionate heart, I am committed to working with any population and ensuring that their therapeutic needs are met.
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Jesse Gray Pearlstein
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Family and Children Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23235
You, your family, and your children matter to many people. Sometimes in our lives, it’s remarkable the happenings that we can't comprehend. This is why counseling can help anyone and everyone get a better understanding of their situation by receiving the correct type of treatment in order to move on with their lives. Mentalities do not have to hold us back for the rest of our lives. With the right tools and understanding of how to use them, and with God’s help, you can overcome all obstacles. My sole purpose is to help people get back into loving and caring relationships with one another and, with self-care, have fun and enjoy life!
You, your family, and your children matter to many people. Sometimes in our lives, it’s remarkable the happenings that we can't comprehend. This is why counseling can help anyone and everyone get a better understanding of their situation by receiving the correct type of treatment in order to move on with their lives. Mentalities do not have to hold us back for the rest of our lives. With the right tools and understanding of how to use them, and with God’s help, you can overcome all obstacles. My sole purpose is to help people get back into loving and caring relationships with one another and, with self-care, have fun and enjoy life!
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Matthew Markowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23235
I work with adolescents and adults. Couples who are looking to build communication and increase vulnerability and intimacy are also welcome to inquire.
I work with adolescents and adults. Couples who are looking to build communication and increase vulnerability and intimacy are also welcome to inquire.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists

What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?

Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.

What kinds of problems does therapy help with?

Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.

What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?

Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.